Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old From East Hampton ID'd As Victim In Riverhead

It happened around 8:20 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 in Riverhead, near a Target on Old Country Road.

A 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R, operated by Christian Gutierrez, age 21, of East Hampton, struck another motorcycle, a 2006 Yamaha R6, operated by Rodolfo Castillo, age 54 of Southampton.

Gutierrez had numerous injuries and died at the scene, Riverhead Police said.

The Riverhead Police Department Detective Division and the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Unit responded to the scene of the incident to assist in the investigation.

No criminality is suspected in the case at this time, however the investigation remains ongoing, police say.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have further information pertaining to the investigation are encouraged to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500.

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